MEDIA ADVISORY
D.C. BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
August 22, 2010
Contact: Alysoun McLaughlin, amclaughlin@dcboee.org
202-727-2511 (direct)/202-441-1121 (cell)
Board of Elections and Ethics Schedules
Press Briefings Prior to the September Primary Election
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Board of Elections and Ethics today released a schedule of press briefings to be held prior to the primary election on September 14, 2010.
Each briefing will consist of a short presentation and question-and-answer session. Individual interviews may be scheduled by appointment. Briefings will be held in the Board’s hearing room at 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 280 North on the following dates:
Wednesday, August 25, 10:30 a.m.
** public test of the voting equipment
Monday, August 30, 10:30 a.m.
** first day of early voting at 441 4th Street, N.W.
Thursday, September 2, 10:30 a.m.
** Q&A prior to the opening of satellite vote centers
Thursday, September 9, 10:30 a.m.
** Q&A prior to the last weekend of early voting
Monday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.
** Q&A one day prior to the election
In addition, a series of briefings will be scheduled throughout Election Day and until the results of the election are certified. Under District law, absentee and special ballots are included in the official results of the election but will not be counted for ten days after the election.
All events are open to the public. Individuals planning to attend should RSVP separately for each briefing to amclaughlin@dcboee.org.
